Chapter 28 Bad things come back (2/2)

”Without a duke governing is far worse than a corrupt duke.” Leon said.

”You are correct their sir Leon.” William agreed. ”Because our dukedom and the Carlson's dukedom are practically neighbors, the king has bestowed upon us governing their dukedom for the time being.”

”Bad things come back to the people who do such things.” Leon said weakly.

We had a bit of silence. There is a saying that good things comes back to people that does good and bad things come back to the ones that does bad. It is the rule of life.

”So that is why you are so busy?” I asked breaking the silence. ”Well at least I feel at ease knowing you are the one taking care of the people of the dukedom.” I smiled.

William was looking at me with affectionate eyes.

”Thanks Alicia. You made me happy.” William said.

”Happy? And why is that?” I asked confused.

”I'm happy that you think of me as a good ruler.” William smiled.

”But I feel you are a good ruler.” I said.

”Ahem.” Leon coughed. We abruptly looked at him.

”I guess it's time for afternoon tea princess Alicia.” Leon said.

”Oh I'm sorry. Did I disturb your afternoon studies?” William asked.

Leon looked at William like he was saying 'You just realized now?'.

”Princess Alicia.” Tricia said while entering the study room. ”Your afternoon tea waiting for you in the garden.”

”Thank you Alicia. Please prepare another cup for William. I think he will be joining us.” I said.

”I thought the young lord is busy governing the dukedom?” Leon said sarcastically. ”It would be bad if we hold him from his duties.”

”Oh no worries. I really had the afternoon off to visit Alicia.” William said with a soft smile.

'Why am I feeling tension here?' I thought to myself.